Treaties Recognition Week - Learn & Explore Lesson
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About this lesson
Learn about the meaning and ongoing importance of treaties through Indigenous perspectives, storytelling, and reflection.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
During the first week of November, we recognize Treaties Recognition Week, an annual initiative led by the Indigenous Learning and Programs team to honour the importance of treaties in what is now known as Canada. This week provides an opportunity for students to learn and reflect on the history and ongoing relevance of treaty rights and relationships.
This special Learn & Explore event will be led by Indigenous Museum Educators, centering Indigenous voices and knowledges.
Through storytelling and guided interaction, students will gain a deeper understanding of how treaties continue to shape relationships today. This event invites reflection on how we can all contribute to honouring treaty commitments and building respectful nation-to-nation relationships.
This theatre session is accompanied by an activation in the museum that will run from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Treaty Belts will be available for students to explore
| Delivery Language | This lesson is only offered in English |
| Format | Theatre Lesson |
| Pricing | $16/person (Free for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students) |
| Duration | 45 minutes |
| Minimum Group | No minimum |
| Maximum Group | 35 |
Learning Goals
Explain what a treaty is and why treaties are important in the past, present, and future.
Understand that we are all have shared responsibilities to uphold treaty agreements.
Recognize that treaties are living agreements between Indigenous Nations and the Crown, as well as to the land, water and future generations and are still relevant today.
Learn about the specific treaties connected to the land ROM sits on and reflect on their responsibilities as visitors and learners on this territory.
Reflect on how treaties affect their own lives and how they can show respect for treaty rights and responsibilities in their actions.
Listen to Indigenous voices and perspectives on the importance of treaties and understand how these agreements protect both land and community well-being.
Gallery Trail
Help your students connect this lesson to their exploration of the galleries at ROM.
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Curriculum Connections
Social Studies
- Heritage and Identity: Communities in Canada Past and Present
Language
- Oral Communication
History
- New France and British North America, 1713–1800
- Canada, 1800–1850: Conflict and Challenges
Geography
- Physical Patterns in a Changing World
- Natural Resources Around the World: Use and Sustainability
Language
- Oral and Non-Verbal Communication
History
- Creating Canada, 1850–1890
- Canada, 1890–1914: A Changing Society
Geography
- Global Settlement: Patterns and Sustainability
- Global Inequalities: Economic Development and Quality of Life
Language:
- Oral and Non-Verbal Communication
